
There is a moral imperative to reduce civilian casualties, but there is also a strategic imperative.
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There is a moral imperative to reduce civilian casualties, but there is also a strategic imperative.

I think the reason why many of us are so worried about splitting Ukraine aid and Israel aid is because there is an urgency.

Israel has not only the right but the obligation to defend itself and to try to take every possible step to make sure this does not happen again.

We have to bear the burden of doing everything we possibly can to ensure that civilians are not harmed and to care for those who need our help.

We do believe that we have to consider things like humanitarian pauses to make sure that assistance can get to those who need it.

Today's battles against aggression and terrorism will define global security for years to come.

The supplemental also requests $44.4 billion to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia's ongoing aggression.

We are requesting $10.6 billion to help Israel defend itself.

We can stand with our allies around the world and tackle the challenges facing our families here at home at the same time.

I urge my colleagues on both sides to work with me on all of these urgent issues.

Let us show them the strength of democracy by passing a robust, bipartisan national security package.

The Chinese Government is watching how we respond to Putin's aggression in Ukraine.

Every country has an obligation to protect innocent life and abide by international law, especially during times of conflict.

We cannot lose sight of the needs of civilians whose lives have been upended by war and violence.

We stand with Israel as it works to protect its people in the wake of the horrific Hamas attack.

I have been heartened to see the President urge our allies in Israel not to fall subject to so many of the same mistakes we saw following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.